How far is Opp, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Opp, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.72 mi
01h 32m
Flight
74.95 mi
120.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.95 mi
Kilometers
120.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.72 mi
Kilometers
131.52 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Return by in Opp
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Opp
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Opp
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Petrey
AL

Human settlement in Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States of America

From Opp
40.8 mi
00h 46m
To Montgomery
40.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Opp and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Opp and Montgomery.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hart Avenue

    24 m · 6 sec · West Hart Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    2922 ft · 49 sec · West 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Montgomery Highway

    18.6 mi · 28 min · Montgomery Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Montgomery Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Montgomery Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Hobbie Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hobbie Road

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 331

    8.2 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 331

  9. 9

    Continue on Norman Bridge Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on South Court Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East South Boulevard

    2698 ft · 52 sec · East South Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Norman Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Opp and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
26 mi · 32%
Norman Bridge Road
8.78 mi · 11%
United States Highway 331
8.21 mi · 10%
Hobbie Road
3.1 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.18 mi · 3%
South Court Street
1.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

29.5 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petrey
00h 46m from Opp
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Opp and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Opp to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Petrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Opp and 40.9 miles from Montgomery.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Opp and Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Petrey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Petrey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Petrey.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

54 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

99 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

102 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Opp and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 74.95 mi (120.62 km).

Opp

#1 Opp

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population6,313
Coordinates31.2826700, -86.2555100
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hart Avenue (-86.255511, 31.282656)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.92 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.81
5.76 gal · 21.84 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.91 $21.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.27 $24.53
Premium $4.63 $13.32 $26.64
Diesel $5.42 $15.60 $31.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Opp and Montgomery. The current time is 02:20:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.